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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Quite a few folks know Warcradle Studios from their popular Wild West Exodus miniatures game, but they have recently put out a Lovecraft inspired skirmish game with highly detailed miniatures - Mythos.

Mythos can be played head to head as a one off game or you can create epic, multi-scenario campaigns as competing factions wage war against each other and this shadowy world that actually underlies the real one.

Today, we'll be looking at the Rules and Gubbins box as it provides everything that is needed for players to use with their miniature factions to play the game. This box retails for around $24.99.

Immediately, I like how Warcradle Studios has made this box as it's own release so that you aren't stuck with having to buy a particular faction as a starter set like most miniature skirmish games. The packaging is much better quality than I anticipated as you'll see more evidence of below.

The back of the box shows all the contents included inside very clearly. Immediately, I notice that the 6 sided dice are not branded and think how that might have been a missed marketing opportunity. Also I'm hoping that the tokens are MAYBE plastic? I'm guessing they are punchboard though.

As I mentioned previously, the packaging is really well done. I'm immediately surprised by this slipcase and thought it was just a normal box. The foil brand stamping on the top of the package is a nice touch.

Inside there is some empty space, but I expected that to be the case.

Mythos uses 2 six sided dice per player so having four included in this box is nice. The dice are nice quality and again I think not having the Mythos logo on the "six" side is a missed opportunity.

The rulebook is 44 full color pages. The cover is thicker stock than the interior pages which I find adds to the quality of this book. I will say that this rulebook is available for FREE on the Mythos website HERE, but having a printed copy on hand while you play is always the best option

in my opinion.

The next item included is a clear, etched plastic, area of effect template of excellent quality.

Finally, as I expected, the condition tokens are indeed punch board. The upside is that the board is thick so the tokens feel good in your hands and will hold up to some wear and tear. There are even two boards of tokens included in this box so that each player has their own set, but in that case you may need more.

So what do I think?

Overall, a very nice box set. Priced at $24.99 and having enough dice and tokens for both players to be able to play rather than just enough for one player, it's worth the price. I'm sure branded dice and plastic condition tokens would have upped the cost and the retail price so I appreciate Warcradle Studios making the barrier of entry into this game lower than a lot of games out on the market. The fact that you can pick this box set up along with a faction box at around $45 and have everything you need to play the game for one player at a total cost around $70 total isn't a bad value.

I will say that everything that is included in this box is FREE for digital download along with the cards for the miniatures.

If you and your friends are looking for a Lovecraft inspired miniatures skirmish game with easy to learn rules, go check out Mythos from Warcradle Studios.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Free League Publishing recently announced a new product to get folks started playing Alien The Role Playing Game with a Starter Set coming in August of 2020.

In addition to the Starter Set they also announced a new Cinematic Scenario Module "The Destroyer of Worlds" written by corebook and Chariot of the Gods Cinematic Scenario Module author, Andre E.C. Gaska.

Both items are available for pre-order through Free League Publishing's website alien-rpg.com.

If you would like to learn more about these products watch our brief video detailing the contents and the price points HERE.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Brancalonia is a spaghetti fantasy setting roleplaying game from Acheron Books currently on Kickstarter HERE.

Acheron Books is an Italian publisher most notably known for publishing novels and gamebooks. They've teamed up with Epic Party Games to create this unique roleplaying game using the fifth edition of the world's most popular system!

I got to sit and chat with Max Castellani and discuss what Brancalonia is all about. Check out that discussion HERE.

As you'll see, there is some incredible art and collaboration to make Brancalonia an EPIC success.

4PM EDT we have a top 5 Gateway Games (both board games and RPGs) panel with Ben Higgins from Quarterstaff Games, Tori Trombley-Cordiale from Joined by Gaming, Mike Elliot from Sour Llama Studios, Will Munn from Adept Icarus and Andreas Lundstrom from Sweden Rolls podcast!

At 6PM EDT we have Bryce Whitacre from Fearlight Studios running his game Baker Street - a Sherlock Holmes inspired RPG!
Then at 9PM EDT we'll have an episode of The Chaotic Good Cast!Thank you to everyone for helping spread word! I'm very excited to get VCG Con rolling! I hope everyone is safe and healthy! -Doug

Monday, March 30, 2020

We have some wonderful things planned! All starting at 1PM EDT on Monday, April 6th!

We'll be kicking things of with a session of Happiest Apocalypse on Earth with Christopher Grey! Then we'll have a panel of Top 5 Gateway Games with Sour Lama Studios, Joined by Gaming and Quarterstaff Games. We've got more planned for Monday but...

Then it's Takeover Tuesday with...

9th LEVEL GAMES!

They will be running games of Mazes and The Excellents AND they will also have panels on Consent in Gaming and one featuring POC podcasting and gaming!

The rest of the days there will be panels on freelancing and running a FLGS as well as actual plays of Spirt of '77, Kids on Bikes, Aliens and MORE!

Sunday, January 5, 2020

There are some great RPGs releasing this year.I rank 10 that I'm really excited about in my annual Top 10 Most Anticipated 2020 Tabletop Role Playing Games. I hope you are as excited about most of these titles as I am.https://youtu.be/NbVuixqp4VI